California lawmakers launch special session to thwart Trump
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers met at the state Capitol Monday to devise a plan to shield the state from President-elect Donald Trump’s conservative policies, including his…
Some Democrats slam President Biden for pardoning son Hunter
President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter dismayed many political figures, including Democratic elected officials, who said they worried that the protection offered to the…
‘Appalling’: ICC president says threats, sanctions put court in jeopardy | ICC News
US politicians are threatening to sanction court officials over the arrest warrant against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu.The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has warned…
Opinion: Trump promised to raise taxes, but Biden could tie his hands
Now that Donald Trump will be headed to the White House, it is all but certain that he will pursue significant new taxes on imported…
Church urges El Salvador’s president to keep ban on gold mining
The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country's water resources from contamination. ADVERTISEMENTThe Roman…
US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledging not to | Politics News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Outgoing US president says his son was ‘selectively’ and ‘unfairly’ prosecuted due to his family name.United States President Joe Biden has pardoned his son…
US President Joe Biden issues official pardon for son Hunter
US President Joe Biden has issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal cases.In a statement, the president…
China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii | Politics News
Beijing lodges ‘serious protests’ with the US saying it ‘strongly condemns’ Taiwanese leader’s stopover in Hawaii, Guam.China has pledged “resolute countermeasures” following the United States’…
What’s next for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his allies? | Syria’s War
A surprise rebel offensive surges onwards after taking control of the city of Aleppo.A lightning offensive by opposition fighters in Syria is sweeping ahead after…
Column: Voter views of Trump from the ground up, starting in Oregon
On the night of Nov. 5, Teresa Sasse and her husband, Scott, had dinner in front of the TV as they settled in to watch…
Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun | Politics News
Pro-EU critic of governing Georgian Dream party says she won’t leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently.Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said she will not…
Mexico’s president says she’s confident U.S. tariff war can be averted
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted.But her statement — made…
French President Macron visits Notre Dame as fire-ravaged cathedral prepares to reopen
1 of 2 | Firefighters battle to extinguish a giant fire that engulfed Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019. The landmark is set to reopen…
Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win Wednesday on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico after talking with that country’s leader. But Mexican…
Mexico’s president has ‘excellent’ conversation with Trump amid tariff row
1 of 3 | Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on Tuesday. Sheinbaum addressed…
Mikheil Kavelashvili: Former Manchester City striker set to become president of Georgia
Former Manchester City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become the president of Georgia after the country's ruling party nominated him as their candidate.The 53-year-old…
Chilean President Boric rejects allegations of sexual harassment | Women’s Rights News
Authorities confirm criminal investigation being conducted over allegations of harassment.Chilean authorities have confirmed that President Gabriel Boric is being investigated over allegations of sexual harassment.…
Trump transition team suggests sidelining top advisor over pay-to-play allegations
WASHINGTON — The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team investigated a longtime advisor to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to…
‘A seismic shift’: How US President Joe Biden altered perceptions of age | Joe Biden News
Rumblings about Biden’s age began well before he was elected in 2020. When Biden, a former vice president, started to mull his candidacy for the…
Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests
WASHINGTON — As incoming White House chief of staff, one of Susie Wiles ’ vexing challenges will be policing the buffet line of powerful interests who…